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        • The Veils
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          The Veils Return with New Album “Fragile World” — Hear “Lungs” and See UK Dates

          February 27, 2026

          Following the critically acclaimed release of ‘Asphodels’ in 2025, The Veils quickly return with a bold and invigorated new album titled ‘Fragile World’, out 19 June on V2 Records. The first single ‘Lungs’ is released […]

          Little Barrie
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          Little Barrie Announce ‘Gravity Freeze’ Out 22 May 2026 – Hear ‘More Bad Miles Of Road’

          February 26, 2026

          Little Barrie announce details of their new album Gravity Freeze, released Friday 22nd May 2026 on Easy Eye Sound. The trio, fronted by in-demand guitarist Barrie Cadogan, also have today shared the first single, ‘More […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel Announces 2003 Live Album ‘In The Big Room’ – Out March 13, 2026

          February 26, 2026

          Peter Gabriel will release the live album ‘In The Big Room’ on 13 March 2026. In The Big Room captures Peter Gabriel and band recorded live in the Big Room at Real World Studios on […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine - Hen’s Teeth
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine – Hen’s Teeth

          February 23, 2026

          Iron and Wine, the moniker of singer/songwriter Samuel Beam, is releasing his much anticipated follow up to 2024’s Light Verse at the end of February. Hen’s Teeth is a slightly darker sibling to Beam’s poetic […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing - A Short History Of Decay
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing – A Short History Of Decay

          February 20, 2026

          Philadelphia shoegaze standard-bearers Nothing return in 2026 with A Short History Of Decay, a record that feels less like a reinvention and more like a reaffirmation of everything they’ve quietly perfected over the past decade […]

        • Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

          K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

          How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 26 years ago, U2 released their much anticipated ninth studio album POP; for fans and critics alike, it quickly became their most polarizing release. There is a prevailing feeling that POP […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
          Album Reviews

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

          This week sees the 40th anniversary of Duran Duran’s self-titled debut album. XS Noize looks back on this momentous release from a band that would become the ‘Fab Five’ of the ‘80s. It was December […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre Credit Wiktoria Wolny
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre

          February 26, 2026

          In the heart of London’s Embankment, the recently opened Emerald Theatre feels part The Great Gatsby, part Emerald City — lavish, theatrical and unapologetically opulent. The room glows in rich green tones and, with its […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

        • Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
          Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

          December 22, 2018

          2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance […]

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
          Round Up

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

          Welcome to the October 2018 edition of our monthly new music playlist, which is available to listen to and watch via YouTube. If you enjoy any of the songs featured here, we encourage you to support […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
          Gigs

          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
          Gigs

          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

  • Interviews
        • Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

          TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

  • Podcast
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          Podcast

          Archive’s Dave Pen on ‘Glass Minds’ and evolving after 30 years | XS Noize Podcast #272

          February 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dave Pen of Archive to talk about Glass Minds — the band’s 13th studio album and a bold new chapter in a […]

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271
          Podcast

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271

          February 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to revisit Howl — the band’s third album and a bold creative left turn […]

          Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
          Podcast

          Mark Shaw of Then Jerico on The Return, legacy, and bringing the full band show to Ireland | XS Noize Podcast #270

          February 10, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose as the […]

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The Smile
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The Smile release new single ‘Bodies Laughing’ from the band’s new album ‘Cutouts’

October 2, 2024 XS Noize

The Smile have revealed their new single “Bodies Laughing” today, taken from the band’s new album Cutouts, released this Friday, 4 October, via XL Recordings. “Bodies Laughing” follows recent tracks “Foreign Spies,” “Zero Sum,” “Don’t […]

The Smile
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THE SMILE announce new album ‘Cutouts’ set for release on October 4th

August 28, 2024 XS Noize

The Smile today announce the details of a new album titled Cutouts, set for release on October 4th via XL Recordings. Two new tracks off the record are released today “Foreign Spies” and “Zero Sum,” […]

FONTAINES D.C.
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. – Romance

August 22, 2024 Iam Burn

Skinty Fia gave Fontaines D.C. their first Irish and UK Number 1 album in 2022 and further elevated their status as a band to sit up and take notice of. And many people did. With […]

Fontaines D.C.
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FONTAINES D.C. release new song ‘In The Modern World’ from their hotly anticipated fourth album ROMANCE

August 21, 2024 XS Noize

As they approach the release of their hotly anticipated fourth album, ROMANCE, on Friday (23rd August via XL Recordings), Fontaines D.C. has released “In The Modern World,” the fourth song to be revealed from the […]

The Smile
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THE SMILE share new track ‘Don’t Get Me Started’

August 8, 2024 XS Noize

The Smile has today released a new track, “Don’t Get Me Started,” with an accompanying video directed by audiovisual artist Weirdcore (Aphex Twin, Charli cxx, Radiohead). “Don’t Get Me Started” follows a very limited edition […]

The Smile - Wall of Eyes
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Smile – Wall of Eyes

January 19, 2024 Lori Gava

In 2022, the supergroup trio The Smile released A Light for Attracting Attention to significant critical and commercial acclaim. It’s not a surprise, considering the trio includes Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, one of the […]

The Smile
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THE SMILE release brand new single ‘Friend Of A Friend’

January 9, 2024 XS Noize

The Smile have today revealed their brand-new single, “Friend Of A Friend”, taken from the forthcoming sophomore album Wall Of Eyes. Showcased live during the band’s 2022/2023 touring, the studio version features strings from the […]

The Smile
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THE SMILE announces new album ‘Wall Of Eyes’ & run of dates in the UK and Europe in March 2024

November 13, 2023 XS Noize

The Smile have today revealed details of their brand-new album Wall Of Eyes, set for release on 26th January on XL Recordings. The band have also shared the title track from the album “Wall Of […]

friendly fires
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FRIENDLY FIRES announce 15th year anniversary UK tour of ‘Friendly Fires’ album

May 22, 2023 XS Noize

Friendly Fires have announced a very special UK tour to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the release of their seminal debut ‘Friendly Fires’, as well as reissues of the album and ‘Paris’. The live dates […]

the smile
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THE SMILE announce new vinyl only EP – ‘Europe: Live Recordings 2022’

January 30, 2023 XS Noize

The Smile have today confirmed details of a limited edition, vinyl-only live EP, titled Europe: Live Recordings 2022, out 10th March via XL Recordings. True to its title, the EP is comprised of live recordings […]

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner share video for new single 'Pana-vision'
New Music

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner share video for new single ‘Pana-vision’

April 3, 2022 XS Noize

“Pana-vision,” borne on a hypnotic piano motif and mesmerizing refrain of “like a newborn child,” is the fourth and newest offering from The Smile a/k/a Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner. An animation by […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Andro - '360'
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Andro – ‘360’

June 2, 2021 XS Noize

ANDRO performed as a member of the band Jungle but is now pursuing his own solo career as an artist not limited by creative boundaries. He has performed to thousands around the world, including a […]

THOM YORKE shares new track 'Has Ended' - Listen Now
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THOM YORKE shares new track ‘Has Ended’ – Listen Now

October 3, 2018 XS Noize

Following the release of first single ‘Suspirium’—described by The New York Times as “sweetly chilling” and Rolling Stone as “peak Yorke, and scary good”—a second track, ‘Has Ended’, has been released in advance of Thom Yorke’s Suspiria (Music for […]

THOM YORKE: SUSPIRIA (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film) to be released October 26th 1
New Music

THOM YORKE: SUSPIRIA (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film) to be released October 26th

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

Following the fleeting reveal of instrumental passages in two trailers and today’s release of the track “Suspirium,” it can be confirmed: Thom Yorke’s Suspiria (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film) will be released October 26 […]

THOM YORKE RELEASES NEW SOLO ALBUM 'TOMORROWS MODERN BOXES' THROUGH BIT TORRENT
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THOM YORKE – Announces ‘Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes’ Reissue + US Live Dates

October 2, 2017 XS Noize

Thom Yorke will perform two US headline shows in a live mix with Nigel Godrich and visual artist Tarik Barri. Playing tracks from across his solo material, the two dates are an addition to his […]

RADIOHEAD To Release 'OK COMPUTER OKNOTOK 1997 - 2017' In June 2
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RADIOHEAD Unveil Previously Unreleased Track – ‘I Promise’

June 3, 2017 XS Noize

Radiohead’s previously unreleased ‘I Promise’ has been made available to stream and download. ‘I Promise’ is one of 3 previously unreleased tracks to be featured on the band’s album OKNOTOK, which will be released on […]

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